Senior Software Developer

Vertiv•Canada,

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Recognized subject matter expert and individual contributor responsible for architecting, leading, and delivering highly complex, enterprise-scale web applications and cloud-native solutions using React, Node.js, and AWS Serverless technologies. This role requires broad and deep knowledge of modern web application development and cloud architecture to independently define and lead large-scope, cross-functional projects with significant and long-term organizational impact. The ideal candidate will develop innovative engineering practices, negotiate complex technical decisions on behalf of the company, drive scalable high-performance solutions that set precedent, contribute to department strategy, and mentor less experienced engineering staff.

Requirements

10–12 years of progressive experience in software development with demonstrated expertise in full-stack web application development
University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field; Advanced Degree may be required
Expert-level proficiency in React.js and modern front-end development (hooks, state management, routing, performance optimization)
Deep experience with Node.js, including building production-grade, scalable back-end services
Extensive hands-on expertise with Amazon Web Services (AWS), especially Serverless architecture (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, Step Functions, EventBridge)
Proven experience with AWS infrastructure-as-code management (CloudFormation, Cloud Development Kit [CDK], Terraform, or similar)
Advanced understanding of modern software architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, serverless, domain-driven design)
Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, cross-functional technical projects from inception through delivery
Strong knowledge of security best practices, monitoring, observability, and cost optimization in AWS environments
Solid expertise in relational and NoSQL databases, including data modeling and performance tuning
Proven track record of mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction across teams
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with TypeScript across front-end and back-end applications
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Elastic Container Service [ECS], Elastic Kubernetes Service [EKS])
Expertise in testing frameworks and strategies (Jest, Mocha, Cypress)
Experience with system design at scale, including distributed systems and high-availability architectures
Familiarity with machine learning / artificial intelligence (ML/AI) integration patterns in cloud environments

Responsibilities

Utilize broad and deep technical knowledge to develop innovative engineering practices, policies, and procedures for front-end, back-end, and cloud-native development
Contribute to the development of department technology strategy, including platform direction, tooling standards, and architectural roadmaps
Lead highly complex, large-scope projects that are cross-functional and have significant, long-term impact on the organization
Provide solutions that set precedent for engineering standards, design patterns, and best practices across teams
Negotiate complex or risky technical business issues on behalf of the company, including vendor evaluations, architectural trade-offs, and technology adoption decisions
Independently define project scope, establish budgets, identify participants, and mitigate risk for major engineering initiatives
Consult with management to determine project priorities and objectives with long-term strategic implications
Act as a mentor to less experienced engineering staff, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and career development support
Architect, implement, and govern AWS Serverless solutions (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, Step Functions, EventBridge) at enterprise scale
Design, develop, and maintain responsive, high-performance front-end applications using React
Build and optimize back-end services and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) using Node.js
Ensure scalability, security, and performance across the full stack, establishing organizational standards
Define and implement Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline strategies for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring
Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions through cross-functional collaboration with product, operations, and leadership teams